From Personal account to Pro account on TikTok: here’s how to switch to Creator or Business.
If you are wondering how to switch from a Personal account to a Pro (Creator or Business) account on TikTok , in this article we will explain the steps to take, and the difference between the two types of accounts.
TikTok is the leading app for publishing and sharing short videos (maximum 60 seconds) of different types: POV , comedy, acted, danced, trend, challenge, and its popularity grows day by day, recording millions and millions of registered users. The experience on TikTok can be truly varied and versatile, since the social network offers different possibilities for interaction and involvement in the Community.
Among these possibilities there is also that of choosing the type of account you prefer and that best represents what you want to do on the app. There are three types of accounts: Personal, Creator or Business . Upon registration, a personal account is created by default, which can then be changed to Pro (Creator or Business). Here’s how to do it.
- How to switch to the Creator or Business account
- How to return to personal account
- Who can switch to the Pro account on TikTok
How to switch to the Creator or Business account
Switching from your personal account to the Pro account, then Creator or Business, is very simple. All you have to do is:
- open TikTok on your profile page
- click on the three dots “…” at the top right
- click on “Account Management”
- go down to the “Account Control” section
- click on “Switch to Pro Account”
At this point, you will have to choose between two account modes, the Creator account and the Business Account, which in the TikTok screen are called “Author” and “Activity”:
- Author / Creator Account: Ideal for content authors, public figures, artists and influencers
- Activity / Business Account: Ideal for brands, resellers, organizations and service providers
Once you have chosen the type of account that suits you, you are asked to select the category , the topic that best describes your account ( beauty / fashion, brand, consulting, education, film, TV and cinema, music, dance , and so on), and in the case of the account creator also the gender.
How to return to personal account
In case you want to go back to your personal account instead, just:
- open TikTok on your profile page
- click on the three dots “…” at the top right
- click on “Account Management”
- go down to the “Account Control” section
- click on “Switch to personal account”
Who can switch to the Pro account on TikTok
Everyone can switch from personal account to Pro account , then Creator or Business. A minimum of followers is not required, nor any other particular requirement. This feature is accessible to everyone.
We remind you that by switching to the Pro account you can activate the new function Ask me a question
